Data Analyst

Proxima Group; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous training

Career progression

Hybrid working

Global opportunities

Job summary

Proxima Group in the United Kingdom is growing its Advanced Analytics team. This role is practitioner-consultant oriented, offering rapid responsibility and direct client delivery across hybrid working settings.

You will analyse spend data, support tender analysis, visualise data, and collaborate with stakeholders to turn data into measurable savings. Travel may be required as part of client delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a similar analytics/consulting role.
• Strong Excel, modelling and AI knowledge.
• Sharp problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Creative flair to visualise data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of commercial bids as part of procurement tenders.
• Analyse spend data to identify savings.
• Use client data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with consultants to spot procurement optimisations.
• Create data visualisation tools and automate business processes.
• Engage with stakeholders and gather requirements.
• Communicate findings clearly to team and clients.
• Support workshops and client interactions.

Skills

Excel

Modelling

AI

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

We are experiencing growth across all categories, but specifically within Advanced Analytics. This would be an exciting time to join a team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping Analytics outcomes for our clients.

This is not a passive learning role. At Proxima, we are practitioner-consultants. You will build experience quickly, take responsibility early, and work alongside clients to deliver real, measurable change.

What you'll do

Support the analysis of commercial bids as part of a procurement tender process

Analyse spend data

Utilise client data to identify cost-saving and optimisation opportunities

Assist consultants in identifying cost-saving and optimisation opportunities in procurement

Collate supplier responses through scenario-based tools and scorecards for consultants to compare cost-savings available

Create data visualisation tools to support clients, automate and solve business problems and processes

Other pertinent data activities, such as data collation, creation of data visualisation for PowerPoint decks, and optimisation of files

Engage and collaborate with stakeholders

Work with client stakeholders to gather requirements and align objectives.

Communicate findings clearly and professionally with team members and clients.

Support workshops, working sessions, and day-to-day client interactions.

Work in a global, flexible model

Operate in a hybrid environment, balancing client, home, and office-based work

Travel as required to support client delivery and team collaboration.

What you'll bring

Experience and skills

Must have a minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role

Knowledge of Excel , Modelling and AI

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong attention to detail

Creative flair and ability to visualise data

Work well under pressure and manage ambiguous requirements

Skilled at organisation and managing several tasks at once

Willingness to take constructive feedback and learn

Adaptable to changing business demands

Accountable and take pride in their output

Consulting mindset

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

A proactive, ownership-oriented approach to your work.

Comfort operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.

Flexibility and growth orientation

Willingness to travel as required.

Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong desire to learn and develop.

Motivation to build a long-term consulting career in a growing global firm.

A bold, collaborative culture

Our culture is one of our greatest strengths. We are inclusive, supportive, and ambitious, with a flat structure that encourages collaboration and early responsibility. You will join a friendly, open, and high-performing team.

A RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

We are committed to being a responsible business, with a strong focus on wellbeing, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we invest in their growth and development.

Growth, learning & opportunity

You will benefit from continuous training and development, clear career progression, and exposure to a wide range of clients and industries. As a fast-expanding global company, Proxima offers meaningful opportunities to shape both your career and the future of the firm.

What we offer:

• Continuous training and development
• Clear career progression
• Competitive compensation and generous PTO
• Flexible hybrid working
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
• Global opportunities and great office locations
• A strong, people-centred company culture